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Baní, Dominican Republic

Full City Profile

66,709 Population 198/sq mi density
220 ft Elevation 67 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Baní has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.2°F
47% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation220 ft (67 m)
Area337.0 sq mi (872.9 km²)
Population Density198/sq mi
Coordinates18.2797°N, 70.3318°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.1"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

369 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 42 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 6 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 112 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 17 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 46 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 85 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 143 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 67 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 85 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 37 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 62 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 68 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 26 km
Jul 30, 1997 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M4.9 32 km
Jul 24, 1994 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic M4.9 99 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 114 km
Mar 15, 2010 8 km ENE of Gonzalo, Dominican Republic M4.8 105 km
Jan 1, 1995 8 km W of Samaná, Dominican Republic M4.8 142 km
Jul 22, 1993 8 km W of Guaymate, Dominican Republic M4.8 139 km
Apr 13, 1993 1 km N of Tireo Arriba, Dominican Republic M4.7 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

17 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 4 282 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 150 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 202 km
2017 Irma Category 5 255 km
2017 Maria Category 3 242 km
2011 Irene Category 1 213 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 205 km
2007 Dean Category 5 253 km
2006 Ernesto Category 1 294 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 152 km
2001 Iris Category 1 251 km
2000 Debby Category 1 271 km
1998 Georges Category 3 49 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 200 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 223 km
1987 Emily Category 3 54 km
1980 Allen Category 5 265 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 46 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 78°F (26°C) 1.3 in
April 79°F (26°C) 2.2 in
May 80°F (27°C) 5.9 in
June 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.4 in
August 81°F (27°C) 5.8 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in
October 80°F (27°C) 6.0 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 2.7 in
December 77°F (25°C) 1.4 in

Baní has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.0") and February the driest (1.2").

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